All Snowsports articles – Page 58
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ArticleMatthias Gebhard: “We repeatedly achieve constantly better results through micro-optimization”
For the Bergfreunde co-CEO, there’s no magic formula, but there are certainly some key strategies. Matthias Gebhard shares his best with us.
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News briefsBerghaus' parent with new COO
Source: Pentland Brands Abhy Thomas-Joseph Pentland Brands, the parent company of several sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands, including Berghaus, Speedo, Canterbury, Ellesse and Mitre, has announced Abhy Thomas-Joseph as its new global chief operating officer (COO). He replaces Jon Godden, who decided to leave in June 2023 ...
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News briefsJohn Walbrecht exits Clarus
Black Diamond parent Clarus Corp. disclosed the March 31 contract termination of president John Walbrecht in a public filing. Additionally, the group does not anticipate filling the vacant executive position. Walbrecht’s departure from Clarus comes one month after the company reported an $89.4 million operating loss in Q4 due to ...
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News briefsKari Traa with fall/winter outdoor focus
At Kari Traa, the collection months of September and October 2023 are thematically dedicated to outdoor hiking and outdoor training. For a safe, comfortable feeling when running in the evening or in the dark, the Norwegian outdoor brand, founded in 2006 by the eponymous Olympic ski champion, is launching the ...
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News briefsBerghaus has a new partner in Poland
Berghaus has confirmed that Człekówka-based Sportimpex PPHU will be the British outdoor brand’s new distributor in Poland, effective immediately. Following recent strong growth in Europe, the announcement represents another step in Berghaus’ strategy to expand its core business in key international markets. Poland is reportedly the second largest outdoor market ...
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News briefsHaglöfs opens a new distribution center
Haglöfs has opened a new 18,000 sqm distribution center in Eskilstuna, Sweden. It comes after the company’s current distribution center in Avesta reached maximum capacity in 2022. The new location and redesigned distribution model are expected to increase logistics flow and service levels, as well as serve as a platform ...
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News briefsTrerè Innovation expands into U.S. market with UYN, first store planned for fall
Italian sports apparel manufacturer Trerè Innovation enters the U.S. market with its Biotech base layers made from plant-based and natural materials like beech plants, castor oil seeds, kapok trees, eucalyptus trees and corn. The Biotech apparel line is manufactured in Pennsylvania and marketed under the Trerè brand Unleash your Nature ...
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News briefsCompass Diversified announces changes to the board of directors
Compass Diversified Holdings (CoDi), the owner of Boa, PrimaLoft, Velocity Outdoor and 5.11, announced that its board of directors has nominated a new candidate for election at CoDi’s 2023 annual meeting of stockholders, which will be held May 25. Nancy B. Mahon will join the seven current directors up for ...
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News briefsPolartec goes to market with first fleece fabrics featuring "shed less technology"
Fabric specialist Polartec has launched its first fleece quality made with the newly-developed shed less technology. According to Polartec, the new Polartec 200 Series fleece fabric (a classic heavier weight quality) shows an average of 85 percent reduced fiber shedding in home laundering compared to the baseline fabric (testing method ...
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News briefsArc’teryx Alpine Academy returns to Chamonix this summer
For the 12th year, Arc’teryx organizes its Alpine Academy in the French town of Chamonix, a mountain culture festival with on-mountain clinics, concerts and free activities for everyone situated in the historic town center and happening in the surrounding mountains and valleys. This year’s academy will take place from June ...
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News briefsSalewa launches brand concept with second-hand, repair and rental offers
Italian brand Salewa (part of the Oberalp Group) has reopened its Bozen brand store, located next to the company headquarters, after a renovation phase since January 2023. The newly designed store (realized under the creative leadership of London-based retail design agency GPstudio) premiers the shop concept developed by the brand’s ...
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News briefsFjällräven unveils another upcycled line
Fjällräven is launching a second collection of clothing and equipment from its Samlaren project, using upcycled materials to make classic Fjällräven products in one-of-a-kind designs and color combinations. “Our production processes don’t create large amounts of leftover materials, which is good, and which is why Samlaren is a limited collection. ...
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News briefsRussia sees a hike in demand in the outdoor goods market
Russian outdoor brands enjoy a strong rise in popularity, primarily owing to the exit of their foreign competitors from the market and a general upshift in outdoor tourism in the country, Russian outdoor goods retailer Globaldrive reported. “We are witnessing a significant growth in sales [of Russian brands]. This is ...
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ArticleAleck acquires crash helmet sensor manufacturer Tocsen
Aleck, a manufacturer of wireless audio and communication systems for outdoor sports, has acquired Tocsen, a German brand of smart crash sensors for bicycle, snow and riding helmets. Tocsen was established in 2019 by Alexander Schumacher, Andreas Botsch and Malte Buttjer after a close friend of theirs ...
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News briefsLa Sportiva posts 30% sales increase
La Sportiva’s sales increased to €216 million in 2022, up 30 percent from 2021, compared to €125 million in 2020. International sales accounted for 80 percent of the company’s revenues. Sales in both Europe and the U.S. grew double-digit, driven by the rising interest in outdoor activities. Founded in 1928 ...
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ArticleAs pandemic’s impact eases, KMD Brands grows H1 sales
KMD Brands, the down-under parent of Rip Curl, Kathmandu, and Oboz, reported Ebit of NZ$31.4 million (€18.6m) for H1 ended Jan. 31. Total revenues rose by 34.5 percent to NZ$547.9 million (€323.8m) as gross margin came in flat at 58.7 percent. Ebitda was NZ$90.8 million (€53.7m) versus NZ$45.3 million. The ...
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News briefsPeak Performance sponsored skier competes in a jacket older than him
Swedish freeride skier Max Palm competed in a 30-year-old Peak Performance jacket at the FIS Freeride World Tour Pro competition in Fieberbrunn last weekend, wearing a garment 10 years older than him. The move by the Peak Performance-sponsored athlete also marked the online launch of Peak Performance’s second-hand initiative, WearAgains. ...
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News briefsNilit earns ISCC+ certification for its Sensil ByNature Nylon 6.6
The Sensil ByNature Nylon 6.6 fiber, a product of Israeli fiber manufacturer Nilit, has been certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus system (ISCC+), which verifies the origin of renewable raw materials in Sensil ByNature fibers. The multi-stakeholder initiative ISSC+ runs a sustainability certification system covering all feedstocks, ...
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ArticleNew record sales in 2022 for Haglöfs
Despite a challenging market, Swedish outdoor supplier Haglöfs saw sales increase 11 percent – an all-time high, driven by new products such as the new L.I.M Series Z|T collection – and profitability increased 25 percent in 2022. CEO Fredrik Ohlsson predicts that the structural trend for the outdoor industry ...
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News briefsGlobetrotter kicks off down recycling project with Mountain Equipment
Globetrotter has started collecting discarded down-filled items (be it pillows, sleeping bags or jackets) from consumers. The program will last until Jan. 2024 and is offered in all of its 22 stores in Germany. Alternatively, Globetrotter customers can also send their items by postal mail. At the end of the ...
